Humagne Rouge
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rouge d'Enfer
Humagne Rouge is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, forest floor, pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Blaufrankisch and Persan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for savory-herbal tones and forest nuance rather than pure fruit sweetness.
- Check structure as medium with present tannin and lively acidity.
Confidence signals
- Savory cherry-herbal profile
- Medium body with fresh tannin-acid balance
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valais · Sierre · Sion
- Classic styles: Rustic-elegant Valais red with herbal edge · Medium-bodied alpine red with fresh tannic frame
Common questions
Is Humagne Rouge a red or white grape variety?
Humagne Rouge is a red wine grape variety.
What does Humagne Rouge smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Humagne Rouge include red cherry, forest floor and pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Humagne Rouge?
Documented tells for Humagne Rouge: Look for savory-herbal tones and forest nuance rather than pure fruit sweetness. and Check structure as medium with present tannin and lively acidity..
What is Humagne Rouge most often confused with in blind tasting?
Humagne Rouge is most commonly confused with Blaufrankisch, Persan and St Laurent. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Humagne Rouge grown?
Classic regions for Humagne Rouge include Valais, Sierre and Sion.